Born June 23, 1938, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Robert E. Lee and Edna Nyman Sheeler Rickett.

He was employed by Hamilton Hotel, Thurmont Shoe Company and Dagmar Hotel. He was previously employed with Venice Best Western.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanette Lidie Rickett, whom he married Jan. 16, 1960; a daughter, Edna Irene Taylor of Hagerstown; three sons, Thomas William Rickett Jr. of Clear Spring, Brian Scott Rickett and Michael Lee Rickett, both of Hagerstown; two granddaughters; a grandson; and two stepgrandsons.

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He was preceded in death by a sister, Cora L. Hay; and a brother, Earl E. Rickett.

Services will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Carroll Boyer will officiate. Burial will be in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Military graveside services will be conducted by Morris Frock American Legion Post No. 42.

The family will receive friends Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Washington County, 101 E. Baltimore St., Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Born Dec. 12, 1917, in Hagerstown, she was the daughter of the late Harry J. and Bertha Lancaster Biser.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence H. Cottrill, in 1982.

She was retired from Solliday Oil Company.

She was a member of Otterbein United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Larry B. Cottrill of McVeytown, Pa., Lance K. Cottrill of Greensburg, Pa. and Bradley L. Cottrill of Hagerstown; a sister, Lucille Davis of Hagerstown; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Victor Biser.

Services will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Minnich Funeral Home, 415 E. Wilson Blvd., Hagerstown. The Rev. Stephen D. Robison will officiate. Burial will be in Rest Haven Cemetery.